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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Japan

Learn about the similarities and differences between Poland and Japan by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Poland vs. Japan - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Japan is 145 920 mi². This means that the area of Japan is 20.87% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
145 920 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Japan has a coastline of 18 486.4 mi.

273.4 mi
18 486.4 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Poland is Warsaw, with a population of about 1 735 440 people. In contrast, the largest city in Japan is Tokyo, where the population is 13 161 800.

1 735 440 ppl
13 161 800 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Japan is Mount Fuji on Honshū, which rises to a height of 12 388 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
12 388 ft
Mount Fuji on Honshū

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Japan the highest temperature was 105.8°F and was recorded in Shimanto, Kōchi.

104.4°F
Prószków
105.8°F
Shimanto, Kōchi

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Japan, the lowest temperature was -41.8°F and was recorded in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-41.8°F
Asahikawa, Hokkaidō

Society

Poland vs. Japan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Japan is home to 126 476 461 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
126 476 461 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 84.7 years in Japan.

78.5 years
84.7 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 48.6 years in Japan.

41.9 years
48.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and -0.37% in Japan.

-0.23%
-0.37%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 99.0% in Japan.

99.8%
99.0%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Japan the primary language is Japanese.

polish
japanese

Religion

In Poland, the main religion is Christianity; in Japan, the main religion is Shintō.

christianity
shintō

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 18/174
19 737 000 ppl
Ranking: 15/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Japan: 41 733 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 43/194
41 733 Int$
Ranking: 35/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Japan: Yen (JPY).

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PLN
Zloty
JPY
Yen

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Japan: frequency and voltage are 100V 50 Hz / 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
100V 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Japan has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Poland - May, June, July, August; Japan - April, May, September, October.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B50 USD - 61 USD
T98 USD - 139 USD
B57 USD - 66 USD
T141 USD - 180 USD

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